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TCM / P0218 00

Read the instructions below then start the fault diagnostic procedure.

Symptom: Message appears in display.

  P0218 00


Transmission Fluid. Temperature has been too high.

Fault symptom

Message appears in display.

On-board diagnosis

Type of diagnosis:

Continuous

Enable criteria:

Engine running and not in limp home mode.

Fault criteria:

Vehicle speed is under 180 km/h and oil temperature exceeds 155 degrees C for more than 10 sec. or vehicle speed exceeds 180 km/h and oil temperature exceeds 140 degrees C for more than 60 sec.

System reaction to a fault:

None

Checking the wiring harness

Move the wiring harness at several spots and in several directions to reveal intermittent breaks and short-circuits. Check switches, connectors and crimp connections for oxidation, retracted pins and pin clamping force.

Diagnostic help

Functions in the diagnostic tool related to the fault:

Test value:
ATF Temperature
(See also description of readings/activations in diagnostic tool)